Six of the best: Gin and bare it in Leeds

A week today it will be World Gin Day, so we couldn’t resist seizing the chance to tell you about some of the best gin bars in Leeds. So raise your glass, clink it with a friend’s and toast to happy times.

THE POUR HOUSE, CANAL WHARF, LS11 5PS

Housed within the old Granary building, which overlooks the canal of Granary Wharf.

They say: “The Pour House models itself on the original supporting campaign prints of William Hogarth, an artist in the 1700s, who supported the campaign to prevent the over consumption of cheap spirits, by the poor in the 1700s, especially gin.”

Try some of the 19 on offer and soak up some sun by the river. Just don’t go overboad. The Junipero gin has a slight juniper flavour and a spicy finish, at £5.50.

07816481492

hello@thepourhouseleeds.co.uk

THE GIN GARDEN, YORK PLACE, LS1 4AJ

The New Ellington is home to the Gin Garden with over 140 gins. The ultimate in pioneering bars, The Gin Garden is a completely new saloon experience. Try the Vanilla Crush cocktail with vanilla gin and blackberries for £9.50.

They say: “Amidst the hustle and bustle of central Leeds, the residence exudes the period charm and elegance of Art Deco and invites you to sink into our crushed velvet furnishings and décor. Enveloping your senses with understated luxury.”

They say: “Pintura (Spanish for ‘work of art’) is a brand new kitchen & bar, inspired by the food-crazed Basque culture and specifically the San Sebastián region. We are ready to paint an authentic portrait of Spanish tapas using traditional recipes and artisan ingredients combined with bold and modern flavour combinations.”

The basement bar serves 30 gins but the best is the Portobello Road with juniper berries and pink grapefruit, served in a 21oz goblet at £7.95.

0113 430 0915

info@pinturakitchen.co.uk

PIEMINSTER, DUNCAN STREET, LS1 6DQ

Creators of the ‘one pie-one tree’ concept - basically, you buy a pie from them, they plant a tree in Africa in a bid to limit deforestation.

They say: “Come and try our mighty menu of pies, hot pots, salads and snacks served-up with a generous helping of craft beers, cocktails and music. All Cocktails, £5 before 7pm and after 10pm every day.

“Drop in for your pie fix washed down with local ciders, craft beers and locally-made gin.”

0113 859 1681

LEEDS@PIEMINISTER.CO.UK

THE WARDROBE, ST PETER’S SQUARE, LS9

Try something different with a 5th Avenue Fizz, made with gin, lemon, lime, double cream, pomegranate and egg white at £7.50 at one of the city’s newest and most exclusive bars. Or why not try a sherbet sipper - lemon sherbet shaken into a mix of Portobello gin, lemon juice and Limoncello, dusted with sherbet and a lemon on top, for £6.75.

They say: “The home to some of the greatest cocktails in the world. We’ve brought you some of the best New York has to offer.”

0113 245 6275

www.arcinspirations.com

MANAHATTA, MERRION STREET, LS1 6PG

Try something different with a 5th Avenue Fizz, made with gin, lemon, lime, double cream, pomegranate and egg white at £7.50 at one of the city’s newest and most exclusive bars. Or why not try a sherbet sipper - lemon sherbet shaken into a mix of Portobello gin, lemon juice and Limoncello, dusted with sherbet and a lemon on top, for £6.75.

They say: “The home to some of the greatest cocktails in the world. We’ve brought you some of the best New York has to offer.”